THIS SUNDAY, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL'S CHILDREN'S PLAY: "ELIJAH THE PROPHET!"You will not want to miss this Sunday's play at the 10 am service! The kids have been working hard all week to prepare, so come out and show your support! (Above pic is of Elijah and his showdown with the Prophets of Baal!)FACEBOOK PICTURES OF VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLClick here to see some pics from the week!

ALSO THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, LOVE INC. EVENT AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Come out and help raise funds while enjoying lunch, 11:30am-1:30pm. Tickets are $20 and include appetizer, entrees, sides and salad, non-alcoholic beverages also included. Contact Liz Pavelka at pavelkian@optonline.netwith for any further information.HAITI READ-A-THON NEWSOur Summer Read-A-Thon is currently underway. For all children who are participating - please turn in your participation forms (from the information packet) at church on Sunday, or email Joan Freemanjoanfreeman3@gmail.com so we can have an accurate list. There are still more information packets available if you would like to join in. The list of participants will be posted on the bulletin board in the undercroft and children can indicate their progress with stickers. Anyone wishing to sponsor a child please check the list and contact a participant. Or a one-time donation to the Read-A-Thon can be placed in the plate at church. Pledge money should be turned in by September 6. Our closing ceremony will be September 13, at 11:45 at St. Nick's. Happy Reading!

SILENT AUCTION SAVE THE DATE!This year's silent auction is September 26 at Longobardi's. Tickets will be on sale starting in July at $35 a ticket, a portion of which goes to support St. Nick's. Save the date!

A NOTE FROM FATHER SIPPLE Dear Friends at St. Nick's: Looking back on the three months we shared this past spring, I'm filled with vivid and pleasant memories of our time together. You made me feel thoroughly welcome, at home, and at ease. Thank you for the leadership you are providing as a congregation. It was a special privilege to observe how many of you seized the opportunity to lead worship, guide the children downstairs, and look after one another. The parish is in very good hands! Margaret and I thank God for St. Nick's, its Rector, and our other new friends across the River. Yours faithfully, (The Rev.) Peter Sipple

CHILDCARE FOR ALL AGES DURING THE 10 AM SERVICE!During the summer we will have nursery care AND ALSO a caregiver for any 4-12 year-olds who would like the option spending the first half of the service downstairs. A caregiver will be there with art supplies and to engage the kids in games (outside on nice days). As usual, they will then join us at Communion.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEWSThank you to everyone who got your pledges in by the June 21 deadline. We are are now 88% of the way toward our goal, and are confident we can get all the way there. It's definitely not too late to hand in your pledge! Cards are in the back of the church every Sunday and you can either put it in the plate or mail it. You can also give online by clicking the link on our website. Remember, what's most important is that as many of us participate as possible, regardless of amount given. So please consider making a pledge if you haven't already!ANNUAL PERSONAL CARE PANTRY DRIVE lets not forget to help supply the Personal Care Pantry for Love INC. The most needed supplies are: Laundry soap, toilet paper, dish soap, paper towels and tissues. Some other items you can donate are: shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lotion, razors, sanitary pads, bath soap, tooth paste and toothbrushes. If you would like more information please contact Liz Pavelka.

FURNITURE MISSIONLove INC. is looking for furniture donations to help families in need. Please clickHEREfor a full list of items they are in need of.REMEMBER THE ZION FOOD PANTRYThe food pantry at Zion is in need of additional donations. Remember to bring non-perishable food items to church each Sunday and add them to the basket in the narthex.

HELP NEEDED!! COFFEE HOUR - SIGN UPHEREWe have LOTS of coffee hour slots open. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made. Click on the link for ideas/instructions, and to sign up. Thank you!DIRECTORY AS A PDFThe parish directory is availableat this linkto those who would like an electronic copy.

NEW ROTA!! THE "EVERYTHING ROTA"The rota (reader-server-altar guild-counter-teacher schedule) through September is availableHERE. IF you're not on it but would like to be, please pardon our mistake and let Dana know right away at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.